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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1934
Page
4
The Evening Star at the post office in Ma. Va. consolidates with The Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly to form a unified regional edition under shared ownership and distribution.
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Psalm 37 5 urges trust in the Lord with all paths. The fragmentary text cites a religious verse and a vow to trust in guidance. It preserves a devotional tone and references a biblical citation rather than a news event.
After a year of agitation Shenandoah Valley activists celebrate the opening of the 33 mile Skyline Drive segment from Panorama to Swift Run Gap. The National Park Service urges motorists to slow down and follow safety rules to enjoy the scenic mountain route.
Waynesboro News-Virginian argues that the moving picture problem has sparked a Decency era and calls upon schools to teach film appreciation as a better remedy than political censorship.
Questions ask what percent of the United States carry life insurance and identify Hippocrates as a Greek physician born about 460 B C. It notes Pompeii’s destruction by an earthquake and lava eruption from Mount Vesuvius in A D 63.
Dr William Lewin chairs the photoplay appreciation committee of the National Council of Teachers of English The study tests whether English class guidance can improve adolescent movie habits and film judging standards. Over 1800 pupils in 28 cities participated, showing improved selection and评价 through teacher guidance. A national syllabus recommends discussing current photoplays like novels and plays in class.
The county clerk recorded several deeds including W A Hudson et ux to C T Lofton for 14% acres and improvements on Front Royal pike for $200. T M Shirley et ux to Foster Milburn for a lot near DeHaven at $15. G H Richards et al to John W Richard for one-third acre near Mountain Falls, nominal. Walter J Anderson to Holmes L Graber et ax for 3 acres northeast of Winchester at $350. Maryland Mining and Fruit Co to West Virginia Mining Co for two tracts adjoining Rock Enon Springs and 17301 acres in mining rights with nominal. R L Steele et ux to Silas Henry for 52 acres east of Middletown, nominal. Julia A Richards and W M Richards et ux to Carl DeHaven on Richards avenue adjoining city limits.
A local band of riders known as the Red Motorcycles touts their swift street service delivering rapid repairs and deliveries across the city. Residents note dependable response times and professional conduct from the crew.
The report lists present and past rainfall figures with a year to date total of 22.97 inches. It also provides monthly averages from a 21 year record showing January 2.41 inches through December 2.34 inches.
Inspector Lee and reporter Timothy Blade pursue leads in the English House murder. They search Little Italy venues for Giovanni and confront gang-backed rooms while Mrs Reeves considers surrender. The investigation hinges on a possible connection between Jamieson and the crime.
Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd will reign as Queen Sylvia Tv at Elkins Forest Festival Oct. 5 7. D Lewis Rush 77 former resident of this city dies in Chicago hospital. Miss Cornelia Catherine Carroll of Front Royal weds Roy I Lutz of Conkcville Shenandoah county. Hunter B Chapman president Shenandoah Caverns named Democratic nominee for House of Delegates Shenandoah county. Board of Supervisors asks School Board for cost of proposed school consolidation.
Commissioners announce a public auction of 184 acre Frederick County land on the Stephens City to Nineveh road. The sale is set for Saturday September 29 1934 at 11 30 AM with one third cash and the balance in two yearly installments at 6 percent interest, secured by a deed of trust and insurance. Special Commissioner Jas P Reardon, Dunn and Duvall Auctioneers.
Five years ago, D Harry Anthony of Washington county Maryland, a noted livestock dealer, was killed instantly in a truck collision at the B and O Railroad crossing in Bartonville. The Supreme Court is asked to rule on power rights in North River, Rockbridge county. G Ober and Sons of Baltimore plan a fertilizer plant on North Cameron street. Mrs Edward G Butler of Boyce showcases roses at Leesburg Garden Club show. Virginia Masons dedicate a memorial over Edmund Randolph's grave in Old Chapel cemetery.
Ten years ago a crowd estimated between 10 000 and 12 000 gathered at the Shenandoah county fair grounds. Harry Wills fought Louis Firpo in Jersey City New Jersey. An old home of late Dr J Lawrence Whitlock is advertised for public auction on Sept 20. Mrs Jacob Levi dies at home in Boyce. Mrs Helen H Wright a student nurse at West Virginia State Sanatorium Terra Alta West Virginia dies in this city.
Two young men from scounty were fined 7.50 each after being charged with drunken behavior and attempting to hug two girls in Stephens City. Captain William P. Kent, Republican gubernatorial candidate, launches campaign in Woodstock. A Peary North Pole dash story debuts in The Star. John Kerr School enrollment stands at 572, per Prof. N. D. Cool.
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